Could a structured approach finally cool the heated U.S.-China trade rivalry? Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs thinks so—and he’s calling Washington’s aggressive tactics “absurd and dangerous.” 🚨
Speaking after recent talks in Stockholm, Geneva, and London, Sachs argued that the U.S. is slowly realizing it can’t “impose its will on the world.” But here’s the twist: He believes both sides could still build institutionalized communication mechanisms to navigate disputes, even amid political noise. 🗣️
Why does this matter for young professionals, entrepreneurs, and globetrotters? Stable trade ties mean everything from smoother tech collaborations 💻 to affordable consumer goods 🛒—key for a generation shaping tomorrow’s economy.
While U.S. politicians ramp up anti-China rhetoric, Sachs’s take offers a reality check: Cooperation isn’t just possible—it’s essential. As he puts it, “The world is too interconnected for zero-sum games.” 🌐✨
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Institutionalized framework on China-U.S. trade talks possible
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